third grade education. >> how did you find this out? >> i found it out by asking questions. finally, of him. >> he told you? >> he told me a lot about it. my aunt told me about and it other people in the town, small town in louisiana where he grew up, told me about the story. so it helped me to understand a lot of who he is, which made it easier for me to let go and forgive him. >> hard to forgive, though. >> it is, it is, but it's very necessary. what i found is this, and this is so true. if you do not forgive, you hold on to this thing inside of you that can change your life and take you in the wrong direction. 9 times out of 10, the people who have done things to you are asleep and at peace and you're holding on to it, it can literally become sickness in your body and make your physically ill. i think that forgiveness is beyond important. >> is he still alive, your father? >> he is. >> what kind of relationship do you have with him? >> we don't speak very much, but i am taking care of him. i make sure he has everything he needs. >> you support him? >> absolutely. 100%. as